Why You Probably Shouldn't Buy Gadgets With Micro USB Ports
Micro USB isn't totally extinct, but it's still best avoided if seen.
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USB 1.0 dates back to 1996, and since then, the tech industry has made a mockery of the "universal" part of the acronym by spinning off more variants than Willy Wonka has candy bars. Even on cutting-edge PCs, you'll likely encounter a mix of USB-A and USB-C ports, then spend a few moments trying to figure out where to plug in your USB 4 cables.
Micro USB is one of the most prolific variants, as it helped spread the data and charging benefits of USB to smaller devices. It came after other standards, like mini USB, but it had much more staying power than others. There's a chance you still have a few micro USB products laying around. And despite the wide transition to...
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